Laughter Yoga
Laughter Yoga
You're invited to Laughter Yoga at Reforesters in Williamsburg. Laughter Yoga was created by Indian physician Dr. Madan Kataria after studying the many benefits that laughter has on the body, mind, and spirit.
Laughter Yoga includes laughter exercises combined with pranayama (breathing techniques) that has been proven to bring more oxygen to our body and brain, as well as reduce stress, strengthen your immune system and bring positivity + joy into your life.
There will also be light movement, so wear something comfy! This is a time to expand your relationship with laughter, make connections with your community, and start the weekend with pure joy and silliness.
You don't need any "reason" to laugh other than it feels good! Join us on Sunday, May 17th at 3 pm.
Led By: Tessa Rae Butler Duran
Tessa Rae Butler is a space holder, event creator, and creative A&R living in Bushwick, NYC. With over 9 years of event leading experience, it is her passion and joy to create meaningful experiences for people to connect, learn and find joy.
Her main passion projects include Playful Movement, monthly community gatherings at Daya in Bushwick, and Laughter Yoga. Playful Movement is a workshop created with the intention to reconnect with your inner child, moving your body and having fun in a judgement-free space.
Tessa has held this workshop at festivals like Electric Forest, Big Dub, and locations across the Northeast. The monthly community gatherings, which Tessa has been hosting in Bushwick since May 2022, always include journaling and sharing to inspire conscious conversation around various topics each month, plus shared experiences like breathwork, meditation, movement, and sound. And leaning into the theme of amplifying joy, Laughter Yoga offers a chance to find presence and healing through the power of our own bodies and minds, with silliness and fun.
Tessa also works as a Creative A&R Manager at Kobalt Music Publishing, where she helps find and create opportunities for artists, writers and producers in the music world. Some other passions of hers include dancing, the color green, sharing vegan food, and comedy + clown events.
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Come Early to Elevate Your Experience with Adaptogenic Foods and Teas
Reforesters Laboratory is an experimental adaptogenic cafe and sound clinic located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. We utilize music – including spatial, sub-bass-centered, and organic instrumentation – along with breathwork, meditation, art, plant care and adaptogenic, nutritional foods + beverages to cultivate kindness—both physical and spiritual. We aim to create an environment that offers peace, space, and clarity, helping people understand the connections between themselves, their communities, and the world around them. To that end, we offer affordable "pay what you can" ticket options on all events and classes.